MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- It was a rare opportunity for a group of senior citizens to make friends with a couple of miniature therapy horses.

They came in from the therapeutic HorseAbility center on Long Island to the Sunrise East 56th Street assisted living facility.

They walked with canes, some came in wheelchairs, and smiles filled their faces as they interacted with 15-year-old Aden and 17-year-old Pearl. These gentle ponies are specially trained to provide comfort and therapeutic interaction for seniors.

Facility resident Joann Girsh gushed, "It just makes me feel so calm. It makes me feel better. I was just touched by this animal, and I want to cry because it gave me hope that there are good things in this world. I truly love this animal."

These therapy ponies are out ev

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